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2017-2018 WBAIS Faculty and Staff

WBAIS teachers are dedicated to student success, concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of their students, passionate about student learning and excited by the prospect of working within a dynamic, diverse community.

Professional development is an ongoing priority. We strongly believe that a school improves when its teachers are committed to lifelong learning. Most of our faculty hold a master’s degree or higher. Additionally, annual funding supports in-service activities, consultant visits, conference and workshop attendance, advanced course work and special projects. In short, while our professional standards and expectations are high, they are supported by a wide variety of professional development opportunities.

Available Positions

Please Note: Due to governmental agreements, WBAIS can only employ the following; United States citizens, Israeli citizens, Diplomatic spouses from countries with bi-lateral employment agreements with Israel.

Teaching at WBAIS

WBAIS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, factors such as race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability.

Please Note: Due to governmental agreements, WBAIS can only employ the following; United States citizens, Israeli citizens, Diplomatic spouses from countries with bi-lateral employment agreements with Israel.

Why Live in Israel

Current overseas teachers were asked what they love about living in Israel. Here are their answers.

Living in the Footsteps of History

Israel is holy to three world religions whose historical paths can be traced in cities like Jerusalem, atop mountains such as Masada, and in bodies of water, including the Jordan River. Fill your weekends retracing the footsteps of ancient peoples while enjoying beautiful mosaics and other scenery. Israel is also just a drive away from Jordan’s ancient Nabatean trader city of Petra. There is so much to see and so much to learn just miles away from the school.

Delicious Food

Whatever your food needs, Israel meets them and more. Israel is considered a top culinary destination including amazing vegetarian options. It’s even considered to be the most vegan friendly country in the Middle East. Whether you are looking for five star fusion cuisine or a falafel stand, your palette will be satisfied.

Easy Access to Nature

Israel is home to one of the world’s most densely diverse ecosystems in the world. Sandy deserts and snowy mountain tops are within driving distance from WBAIS. Visit the lowest point on earth one day and hike to 7,300 feet the next. You don’t need a special occasion to go hiking, camping, biking, rappelling, diving, and even bird watching in this beautiful country.

English Speakers

Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages of Israel, but most people are fluent in English, and almost all important signs are in English. In addition, it is common to hear Russian, French, and Spanish throughout Israel, as Israelis immigrate from all over the world.

Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is the Miami Beach of the Middle East. Great food, high fashion, beautiful beaches, popular nightclubs, modern art, are all ubiquitous in the second largest city in Israel just 20 miles south of WBAIS. Some members of the faculty cannot resist this magical city and commute every day, often carpooling.

Beautiful Beaches

The Mediterranean coastline is four miles from WBAIS. There are sixty miles of beautiful beaches from the crowded urban Tel Aviv to the quiet shores of Caesarea. Water sports abound with surfing, kitesurfing and paragliding just minutes from the school. In addition, there are great beaches at the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and Red Sea.

Hobbies and Recreation

In Israel, there is no need to give up an interest or hobby just because you are moving from home or another posting. Almost everything is available here including yoga, cooking classes, a myriad of sports, writers workshops, wine tastings, book clubs, choirs, high tech opportunities, religious groups, music, dancing, and night clubs. What you are looking for is probably no more than 20 minutes away.

Great Weather

While the climate varies throughout Israel, where WBAIS is located and near Tel Aviv the weather is simply beautiful. Throughout the school year the peak high temperatures are in August when the average high is 86°F; the “cold” month in in December when the high temperature is on average 63°F.

Relaxed Culture

Israelis like to keep things informal. Very few people wear suits and even fewer don ties. At a wedding, you’ll find some men and women in nice jeans and a button downed shirt and other in formal attire. Leave your tuxedos in North America.